Associate Director - Procurement Technology & Insights (System Controller)

AstraZeneca; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global biopharmaceutical company in Malaysia is seeking a Procurement Technology & Insights Associate Director to manage procurement system configurations and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in procurement technology, strong analytical skills, and fluency in English, with Mandarin or Japanese as a plus. This role offers opportunities for global impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement technology systems management or related roles.
• Experience supporting complex, global technology platforms.
• Process improvement certification (e.g., Lean Six Sigma).

Responsibilities

• Manage overall system settings, configurations, and maintenance.
• Provide advanced technical support for procurement system issues.
• Own and maintain SOx controls for procurement systems.

Skills

Procurement processes

System controls (SOx)

Release management best practices

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership capabilities

Fluent in English

Mandarin or Japanese language

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Coupa

ERP platforms

Job description

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

We are trusted partners who are connected and integrated across the global enterprise, working closely with all functions from Commercial to Manufacturing. It opens up greater development opportunities for more responsibility on a global scale.

Join a team that supports the delivery of life-changing medicines for patients by enabling the rest of the business to run effectively and harness our transformative science. We’re on a journey of growth and evolution – to find better ways to translate value for the business and our patients.

The Procurement Technology & Insights Associate Director (Systems Controller) serves as a key leader within the Procurement Technology team, providing expertise, oversight, and operational excellence for procurement system governance. This role will manage system configurations, ensure optimal performance, and enforce compliance and security standards. The incumbent will champion technology improvements, support release management, and partner with both technical and business stakeholders to maximize the value of procurement platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Configuration & Management: Oversee and manage overall system settings, configurations, and maintenance to ensure optimal operation of all procurement technology platforms.
• Technical Support: Provide advanced technical support to troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues, serving as the subject matter expert and escalation point for system incidents.
• Compliance & Security: Own and maintain SOx controls for procurement systems; proactively monitor and address system compliance, security risks, and develop/implement corrective actions as needed.
• Systems Analytics: Analyze system performance metrics, user data, and process flows to identify improvement areas, ensure stability, and maximize user adoption.
• Continuous Improvement: Recommend, evaluate, and implement technology enhancements to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and user experience in procurement processes.
• Release Management: Provide oversight for software release cycles, conducting impact assessments and ensuring a seamless delivery of new functionalities and system upgrades.
• Deployment & Expansion Support: Support the rollout of new procurement system deployments and the extension of existing system scopes, including business readiness, communication, and change management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Business, Supply Chain, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience (typically 5+ years) in procurement technology systems management or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, system controls (SOx), and release management best practices.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex, global technology platforms and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Proven analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership capabilities.
• Experience with major procurement or ERP platforms (Coupa).
• Process improvement certification (e.g., Lean Six Sigma).
• Familiarity with ITIL or similar service management frameworks.
• Fluent in English.
• Mandarin or Japanese language is preferred.

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. We only employ individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

Date Posted: 14-Nov-2025

Closing Date: 14-Dec-2025

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.